Leman Locke- Hipster hotel in London

The six most hipster hotels in London

Until recently, I’d never stayed in London as anything other than a resident with my own bed to return to. But now we’ve made the move to Bristol, I’ve had the opportunity to explore some of London’s hotels. As always, I was on the hunt for some place special – creative hotels with unique design, stylish touches … Read more

24 Hours in London as a Londoner -Maltby Street Market

How to spend 24 Hours in London (like a local would)

Our latest video for Victoria’s Insider Guide to London is all about how to spend 24 hours in London as a Londoner. Of course every Londoner would write a different version of this post – we all create a map of the London we learn over our years in the city, made up all the … Read more

Rooftop film club, Peckham

Video: I heart Peckham’s Rooftop Film Club

Autumn is upon us and the nights are drawing in, but here’s something to look forward to next summer… Peckham’s Rooftop Film Club London on a sunny day is one of my favourite places to be. Everyone’s mood is notched up a dozen points and the capital comes alive with summer vibes. From lidos to … Read more

London's best Instagram places

The 40 Most Instagrammable Places in London

London is filled with perfect Instagram opportunities. Just take a look at my Instagram page and you’ll see I’m forever taking photos of the city. From pretty mews houses to grand architecture and world-class street art, there are so many beautiful things to capture. Our second episode of Victoria’s Insider Guide to London is all … Read more

Notting Hill

10 London Villages: How to Find the Village Feel in London

Village life is unlikely to be the first thing you think of when you hear the word London, but over the many years I’ve lived here, I’ve come to see the city more and more as a series of small villages, each with their own individual flavour. I used to live in Peckham in a … Read more

The most hipster hotels in London

Introducing Victoria’s Insider Guide to London

Oh my, I’m excited to finally share the video project we’ve been working on for the past few months. It’s a series for Expedia called Victoria’s Insider Guide to London, and is essentially what it says on the tin. Each month we’ll release a new episode with tips around a specific theme, starting with ‘How … Read more

Best views in London - Thames Cruise

How to spend 3 days in London

There’s a lot more to London than all the major tourist sights, and you’ll find that many Londoners have never even been to many of the “must sees”. When something’s on your doorstep, it’s easy to leave it for “another day”. But we are spoilt in this city for history, galleries and culture, and if … Read more

Best views in London - South Bank

Introducing London: a walk along the South Bank

London is the city I’ve called home for the past 13 years, and before that I only lived a 30-minute train ride away. Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing lots of insider advice for the city, but to start my London tips, I thought I’d begin with the classics, all the top attractions … Read more

Europe Road Trip - Santa Margherita Ligure

My London

I moved here at 19, exhilarated and starry eyed after a year travelling the world by myself. While friends headed out across the width and breadth of England, for me it had always been London. I grew up just a 30-minute train ride from the city in a suburban Surrey town. We’d save our money … Read more

Vegetarian breakfast at No 67 Peckham

Best cafes in Peckham, London

Peckham has all the ingredients for a hipster heaven – men with beards, its own craft brewery, artisanal delis and, of course, a lot of coffee. I mostly work from home and I don’t have an office so I’ve become somewhat of a connoisseur of the local cafes. Luckily for me, there are plenty to choose … Read more